Awards & Recognition
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
ORGANIZATION & COMMUNITY AWARDS
WildCare is proud to be a community favorite, receiving the following awards and recognition.
MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
- Best Charity/Non-Profit Organization 2025
- Best Charity/Non-Profit Organization 2024
PETA COMPASSIONATE ACTION AWARD (2019)
Recognition for WildCare’s dedication to wildlife rescue and animal welfare
Individual Leadership Awards
WOMEN WE ADMIRE’S TOP 50 WOMEN LEADERS IN NON-PROFIT (2025)
Presented by Women We Admire, this prestigious honor recognizes Executive Director Ellyn Weisel for her strategic vision and deep operational expertise in guiding WildCare toward a bright, sustainable future.
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS’ EMERGING FUNDRAISING LEADER (2023)
Awarded to WildCare’s Director of Advancement Nicole Trautsch by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Golden Gate Chapter), the award celebrates fundraising professionals who demonstrate exceptional talent, leadership, and a profound commitment to service within the first seven years of their career.
MEASURES OF TRUST & TRANSPARENCY
CHARITY NAVIGATOR
Independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator has awarded WildCare with its highest rating of four stars. Four star ratings are a symbol of trust given only to organizations who have scored 90 and above and considered “exceptional”.
Charity Navigator rates organizations on a 100-point scale based on:
• Accountability & financial health
• Leadership & adaptability
• Commitment to governance practices & policies
• Culture & community
• Public support
• Fundraising expenses
• Administrative expenses
PLATINUM SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY
We are delighted to announce WildCare’s Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency 2025, the highest level of recognition from Candid, a leading source of non-profit data in the United States.
To qualify, WildCare demonstrated and provided public information on:
• Our 3-year strategic goals and plan
• Clear performance growth and impact data on WildCare’s communities and patients
• Leadership and governance information
• Commitment to transparency, public trust and ongoing learning